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[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] varunverma:
Alot of cheap DVPs are available on eBay but how'll it reach poland?? How R custom duties in your country?

Sent from my Venue Pro using Board Express
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] Nokser:
I find this - example:

http://allegro.pl/listing.php/search?string=dell+venue+pro&category=0&sg=0
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] varunverma:
not bad. I think the price is not that high. have u managed to spare some? i think i can contribute a little as well.
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] Nokser:
Would be useful .. because I do not have a lot, on a new phone :P
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] heineken78:
Nokster, we have already 2 bricks, you buy 3-d?;)

Just warning. We need official tools before!
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] Nokser:
I build tool ;) and I have a Riff-Box J-Tag :p
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] heineken78:
I have riffbox too, but have you full ffu boot image part for it? Seems bootloader is not only that you need.

I have used your tool to replace imgfs in ffu RETAIL rom, somethings gone wrong in ffu, but why I cant get into bootloader mode anymore if it wasnt affected/included to ffu?

May be if you can help me with adice how can I use riff to repair my dvp, I will be on 7th sky.
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] Nokser:
Bro, calm down... I porting WP7 ROM for Toshiba Tsunagi. ;)

I know, what i must do. :)
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] Esmax666:
HEllo

is that possible to jailbreack the dell venue pro?

I would like to install new programms

thanks
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] Zukunft:
come on man read the thread a little bit!!!

you find all the answers you need.
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] Nokser:
Now i need only DVP....
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] Zukunft:
on

http://www.ebay.de/sch/Handys-ohne-...=DE_Handy_s&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_sop=1&_sc=1

you find a few DVP for only 150-200 Euros

(i think it´s cheaper than this one http://allegro.pl/listing.php/search...ategory=0&sg=0)

shipping to poland will cost 8,90 to 15,00 Euro
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] varunverma:
I am trying to make a donation(hate to call it a donation though) for last 2 days but its not going through somehow.

will be going to brazil in a few days will try from there..
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] Nokser:
This is very helpful, thanks
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] heineken78:
Nokster, If everything goes ok and im getting new dvp, i can make a dump of DVP via riff if you help me.

Then you can finish your portings to toshiba.

Notice, that many people with this awesome device want to make you donations, but I think they do it with pleasure when you will make new rom for it.

Thanx
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] Nokser:
I do not believe in such processes. I build WP7 for Tsunagi, and.... and nothing... no comment more..
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] Nokser:
Maybe i buy DVP in next month. If only collect more money from my work..
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] heineken78:
Nokser I hope you will everything what you want, like you got WP7 on toshiba!;)

Can you explain, Im not common with qualcomm firmware:

Does this current ffu contains phone bootloader?

I have also seen boot_sources mbn files on your's 4shared. Are those jtag dumps or also parts of windows image update?

Thanx for explanation!
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] Nokser:
If you want more info, and etc. PM - nokser@windowslive.com...

If anyone want help me, buy DVP - ;)
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] varunverma:
send some funds to ur paypal bro..

not much but might help u a little..
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] Nokser:
Thanks, this very helpfull for me :D
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] heineken78:
Nokser, besides collecting money for new device you are checking emails? :D
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] Nokser:
I'm not collected money, i get only 2 donations ;)

I replay msg in live for you ;)
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] guliverkli:
Tomorrow I will have a DVP for sale. :)
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] Nokser:
how much? :D
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] guliverkli:
€ 215 + shipment cost :)
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] Zukunft:
oh come on....on ebay you got it for 140 - 180 ...in new condition

http://www.ebay.de/itm/Dell-Venue-P...t=DE_Handy_s&hash=item4ab476e4a8#ht_500wt_983

http://www.ebay.de/itm/Dell-Venue-P...=DE_Handy_s&hash=item3cc233652b#ht_1075wt_944
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] bajaking:
Great developement! I've got an Dell Venue Pro wich is developer unlocked by myself trough an dreamspark account.

I don't know much about WP7 rom development, but maybe i can help you with testing on my Dell. I do know something about Android development.

An HTC Desire S is my primairy phone, so this Dell is for developement purposes until custom rom's are made possible.

I've already updated my device to 7.10.8107.79 and Dutch language trough the custom WP7 Update Cab Sender.
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] heineken78:
Welkom an board! ;)

First of all buy another SD-card and "adopt" it to your device, before you going to do anything. Keep original sd-card safe!!

Im waiting for replacment device after brick :)
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] bajaking:
Thanks! I've already swapped the SD card for an 16GB Class 10 card, so that will not be a problem:)
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] heineken78:
hi Nokser!

Seems you got enough donations for new DELL, any progress to share?

Got my new Dell, after opening seems like it doesnt has jtag pins only this:

pic made on 2mp i780.

And 7 pin holes on other side of PCB.
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] Nokser:
nothing new ... progress the same
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] heineken78:
Having of original SD-CARD if you have replaced by another doesnt have any sense...

Next time when you change Original Dell SDCARD back WP7 on boot will tell you that card is damaged and you will stuck on it.

So keep on mind if that replacing of Sd-card is very sesitive thing.

If your new 16gb or 32 gb will fail ONCE due quality or something else, you will not be able to boot anymore!

Just tested..

Added:

Found jtag pinout by probing, going to dump flash this weekend
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] Igoran:
Good News!
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] heineken78:
Not very good news. Still cant got device connected to riffbox.

Biggest problem there is nothing similair in this device as in others from one side, from another support of jtag doesnt say much.

After whole night and day of trying will try later..
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] heineken78:
Send my phone to real jtag developers who has equipment to determine jtag pin layout an make jtagbox supporting this kind of hardware. I dont know how much it takes but its now getting from supported from my pocket..
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] heineken78:
Till now programmers from russian (ukrainenan) Jtag team, who easely made hacked mostly all other devices are still trying to Jtag my Dell.

DVP is perfect protected device in software so in hardware. Looks like MS invested millions in this device, before their plans changed to cooperation with nokia..

Good news- they still trying to hack it.

To be continued..
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] MJCS:
Yeah the DVP was designed to replace Blackberries so it is no supprise that the phone is locked down fairly hard.
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] Nokser:
And soo? We build New Firmware for Dell Venue Pro?
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] dilzo:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Dell-Venue-P...ps=63&clkid=8018605837978746143#ht_514wt_1392

How about this??
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] Nokser:
Nice Price.... :)
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] dilzo:
I guess this thread is pretty much dead :l
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] Soldier3Gs:
I mssaged Nokser because i got a bunch of DVP's here, so he can use them to develop arround ;)

Maybe theres light in the Dark....
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] dilzo:
Any updates guys?
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] jaywillsoul:
I see everyone is in the same boat. I'm gettinga DVP that I won through a contest. Once I get it, Ill see if I can't help with the registry and try to bypass the certs. I do need a few things though.

-The system dump that everyones been going on about

-the custom certs your trying to use

-Hopefully, a DVP emulator exists? theres one for android so maybe for WP?

and the last thing I can provide for myself. Several gallons of vodka. When I drink, I focus more. So yeah, I f get those I can start within the next couple of days when I get a day off.
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] Nokser:
I replay msg for you ;) in last time...
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] jaywillsoul:
Nosker, you should be able to answer this. Is there anyway to open a new port and add it to the boot list in the first position, add a fille that over looks security but still allows access to the certs, and run an unlocker that forces the system to overlook everything other then what you add to it? I know it sounds like a long shot but it sounds plausible in the fact that opening a new port could create an injection point which is still one step closer to achieving a custom rom.
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] Soldier3Gs:
I didn't get a reply :S
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] Nokser:
strange ..
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] Nokser:
OK....

I next week, i build custom ROM (beta-test) for DVP.

I don't have this device, but i find maybe testers for this process...

And search new upgrade method...

You want help me, PM or supprot PayPal

Cheers
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] termitor:
Maybe we can contact Dell with request to unlock boot loader, since this device is not selling by Dell anymore.
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] dilzo:
I don't think Dell would do that, it's worth a shot though!
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] TheManii:
Did any other WP7 device allow you to officially unlock their bootloaders?

Dell devices in general arnt locked at all to begin with, the only exception is the VP as every other device runs android and it's not a requirement to license android.

But are they legally allowed to fulfill that request for WP7?
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] jaywillsoul:
I figured out how to access the SD Card as an External without removing it. Hopefully, within the next couple of days I can copy all the files and I'll put them up for everyone to use.

If someone wants to do it since I'm working the next couple of days,

1. open regeditor

2. Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetEnumUSB

3. Find ZuneDriver: should yield HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetEnumUSBVID_045E&PID_04EC&MI_006&27ffd631&0&0000DeviceParametersWUDF

4. Go up one level to Device Parameters key

5. Change "ShowInShell" from 0 to 1

6. Change "PortableDeviceNameSpaceExcludeFromShell" from 1 to 0

7. Change "EnableLegacySupport" from 0 to 1

8. Change "EnableDefaultAutoPlaySupport" should be from 0 to 1. I dont remember. If its already at 1 change it to 0. If it says true or false change it to the other.

When you connect it it should brnig up the little window asking how you want to view the files.

If this yeilds all the files, then we should be able to reuse the dell certs to avoid corruptions or bricking.

Edit: Did it this morning but something is missing. It did prevent zune from opening, which is a start but it didnt allow access to the sd card. I'll be looking a little deeper tonight.

It shouldn't be that the files are locked, per se as, it should be the certs preventing access. There should be a whitelist cert present preventing changes.
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] InvisibleKnight:
Nevermind.
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] Soldier3Gs:
Nokser send your message again please

BTW im willing to help ;)
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] jaywillsoul:
.

Good. We're gonna be needing it soon. I've been doing a lot of searching and I found an OTA that I'm gonna try and tear apart. I have a thread asking for what you guys are looking for. Head over there and let me know.
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] termitor:
You probably have a problem with your inbox, because I sent you a lot of messages too.
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] heineken78:
I have news that my Dell is still in progress.. dunno if it comes with result but anyway im worring not less than you about.

Nokser, dont even try to do anything with it, its above your possibilities.

DVP was made as perfect protected device for MS, replaced by Nokia now.
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] dilzo:
and then the thread went dead, along with its ambitions...
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] SirRudolph:
Im purchasing a DVP.

This thread shouldnt die. Because id love to help try to get through.

Nothing can be perfectly locked up.
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] willdarko:
So... Are we getting any help for our devices? Or this project just died? :(
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] mofotech:
WHAT can I do to help? This is fine hardware. Let's make it work! I have access to a few DVP from a ebay seller I know. LOL I am helping him remove some demo software on some DVP he has and also helping him remove demo software on other phones. If you need some technical info from them I can ask him if I can check out his DVP and get those info. I also have a DVP that I bought from him and mine is working perfect.
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] xcharles718:
Would be nice to see something come of this.

Had a VP for a weekend a few months ago and it's was great, thinking about picking one up.

:fingers-crossed:
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] Nokser:
Info:

This possible updete rom in QPST. Possible is too.. rebuild OS Image to supported QPST, etc ;)

Nokser
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] InvisibleKnight:
With something like this?

Does anybody know how to do it?
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] Nokser:
Yes, Something like update method Tsunagi Toshiba ;)

Edit:

--> gen. D000FF flash.store.bin, and some files: *.hex (example: for Qualcomm QSD8250), *.mbn (example: partition.mbn)

or

--> search other method upgrade firmware.
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] mofotech:
What is a QPST? How can I help ?

---------- Post added at 05:43 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:40 PM ----------

LOL

I got it

Qualcomm Product Support Tools

How are you going to do that? And you want to add this to the phone image? That file Knight posted looks like to be installed on a pc.
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] Nokser:
I generate new structure image for this process update ;)
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] Nokser:
I need someone who has Riff Box, and DVP... PM for me? :)
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] mofotech:
I can get u a tmobile dvp. probably beat up but still working. what is the riff box and how u make one ?
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] Nokser:
This very help me :) PM? :D
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] Nokser:
Update thread :) post #1
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] Naffer:
It's great that things are coming along. Looking forward to more updates!
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] HRQ.SLV:
@ Nokser:

I'll donate 5€ to you if I can flash WP7.8 in my DVP!

Wish you the best of luck! :fingers-crossed:
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] Nokser:
Nice and Thank's

I'm Still waiting for DVP... If this man send me DVP, then I take to work on WP7.8/etc

Cheers
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] luisfam:
I'll donate if you can add the spanish language to your rom.
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] Nokser:
No prob... if i get this phone, then add multi-lang
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] Igoran:
I will donate you 20$ if you can add russian input on hardware keyboard!! :))
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] Nokser:
Great ...

Still, I'm waiting for the device ...
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] Nokser:
Greate, we have now best tool :D
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] Plazma1:
Hey Nokser,

I'm just following the thread - looks great that you're so keen to get some customizations ready for the DVP. Do you still need donations? How much more money will it take to get you a device?
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] Nokser:
Hey..

I have now from donations -> 0 money hehe

:P
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] luisfam:
Do you need donations to get a phone? I thought someone was going to get you one. How much money do you need to get one?
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] cdgoin:
I can get you one shortly.. broken screen.. but it was my sons (which was one of my older ones). He is getting a W8 phone next month.

I personally am sticking with my DVP for now and would like 7.8
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] Nokser:
I don't know, how much i need for price DVP..

Info:

-> I need testers for WP7.8..Anyone ? :) I'm not test this, because I do not have DVP...
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] raiderfan247365:
Question, is this new ROM unlocked for registry editing? or is it just the OS like a .cab update?
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] Nokser:
I add unlock packages, but not test... I don't know for end
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] raiderfan247365:
ok thank you. I do not have a DVP anymore but if this ROM truly does work I will be getting one again. I will donate as soon as I can.
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] InvisibleKnight:
I can beta test. Could I irreparably brick the phone by any chance?

About beta testing. What tools do I need to flash the ROM? Will the unlock code coupled with the IMEI work after I flash the custom ROM?

LETS DO THIS.

P.s. I could even get you a DVP if you send it back to me after you're done the job.
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] Nokser:
Sorry, but I do not want to borrow device DVP ...

I need test, possible brick, repair, flash re-flash... etc..
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] InvisibleKnight:
I've seen on the forum people that corrupted the bootloader with no coming-back.

So would a bad flashing procedure brick DVP irreversibly? Or is it repairable anyways?

Are you gonna receive the device You've been promised in the end? Or do you need to buy one?
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] Nokser:
I need my device to create new solutions.

In order not to expose users:

the loss / damage to your phone.

...etc ;)
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] nicromant:
I do have a DVP the PCS version (not EURO)

as my main carrier uses 850Mhz for 3G/UMTS

Nokser: which possibilities do you see to generate the update through CAB Sender instead of Qualcomm Flashing?

also open to experiment if required (i do have other phone as primary device)
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] Nokser:
I see all possibilities option, when i get DVP... now still waiting
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] Agent5150:
Any idea when this will be available?
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] Nokser:
still waiting .. :(
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] InvisibleKnight:
Are you going to give Nokser the DVP? We need to know it because if not we'll donate to him to get one.
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] Nokser:
I now send money for shipping, and he will send the phone.

:)
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] mofotech:
I sure am sending him one!!!!! LOL , I hope he can make some magic with it as of custom roms. I will ship it to him on Monday. OMG sorry for the delay, didn't know Nokser posted here I was sending him one. OMG..Would have been more active in getting the phone and sending it to him. But on Monday it will be shipped over the pond and hopefully he should have it by the end of week. GO NOKSER!!!
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] Nokser:
I have problem send money from Bank via PayPal... I don't know why...
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] Nokser:
I still wait for reaction my Bank etc...
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] mofotech:
Don't worry I am sending it anyways. Even if Paypal doesn't send the money in time. You should have the DVP very soon. Good luck !
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] mofotech:
Phone has been shipped! Should be getting it around Oct 25. OR sooner. LOLLLL
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] Nokser:
OK All

I need users, who have a Riff Box!

Nokser
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] cdgoin:
Not to be a pain, but if you can excuse my laziness.. If I read this thread correctly, you should have the DVP now (About a week ago).

Also if I read it correctly the 7.8 ROM for the T-mo DVP hasnt been generated and thats what you needed the DVP to work with.

So, can I assume since you havent updated the first post this is still a work in progress..?

Thanks for everything. I love my DVP and if I can get a few more years out of it (and new in box ones I have bought since to replace the one I have now) for a while I will be estatic. Hopefully HTC or Nokia will release a QWERTY (Hopefully Tmo and Portrait keyboard) WP8 phone by 2013.

BTW any chance you would be able to port the DVP with Android or even better yet.. WinMo 6.5.3 (I know I am a glutten for punishment.. But cant help if I like the last WinMo Custom Roms)
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] Nokser:
I'm still working on it ...
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] SirMcFrosty:
sry buddy - no riff box over here. but i think when its really urgent we have to donate one for ya (depending if u can soldering such small devices + u have the tools for that)

i am really looking forward to your work and if a beta (or alpha) tester is needed i will try for you (as long there is a possibility to always flash back a working rom without a riff box @home)

i am out of the Smartphone 2002 till WM 6.5.x time but i did a lot alpha and beta testing for some folks out there on xda - so i think i can help for WM 7.x also a lil bit

using at the moment a Dell Venue Pro (German - QWERTZ) on D2 net (debitel/mobilcom/vodafone)
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] Nokser:
We hack bootloader or find other method unbrick device.

I think, we have simpler solution recovery WP7... but i need time ;)
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] SirMcFrosty:
thats the way to do it ;) keep the spirit up. to sad that we cannot donate time :D

*sigh* would be to nice to have a WP7.x which is open for some homebrew and some registry changes and so on. i miss a bit the old WM6.x time where i could play with my mobile OS :)
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] eifel.96:
I have RIFF ;)
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] Igoran:
Very good news! Hope progress will start....B
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] termitor:
Sold my Venue Pro. Great Phone, but very unlucky in software question.
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] blitzkrieg7710:
Hi OP.. any new developments after your last post? Please do update us... desperately waiting for more info... Thanks :)
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] SirMcFrosty:
as what i understand/see at the moment is that nokser works with other people to connect it trough J-Tag and so on. but a simple update for us development n00bs on workprogress would be really nice :)

could u do that for us nokser - just when u have a lil bit time :)
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] HRQ.SLV:
@ Nokser:

check this thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=34604187#post34604187

it could be helpfull!
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] Nokser:
Yes, i see this, and i think. this very helpfull for Us.... because, all factory image have a recovery solution...
[Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Development] fubag:
so basically Dell designed this phone with as much security as a Blackberry device, then stopped producing it, but never thought about perhaps unlocking the dam phone's bootloader and rooting it so we could put custom ROMs and at least extend its device life and functionality a bit longer?

im beginning to feel WP 7.8 won't make it through to the DVP?